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The Upham Hotel

A downtown Santa Barbara hotel the city dates to 1872 (the hotel says 1871), with a 1900 annex and garden cottages; 50 rooms.

The Upham Hotel
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Built
1872City landmark list: Upham Hotel 1872 and annex 1900. The hotel says it was established in 1871.
Type
Inn
Rooms
50
Area
Downtown Santa Barbara
Credentials
Local landmark

The story

The Upham dates from the early 1870s (the hotel says 1871, the city’s landmark list 1872), with an annex added in 1900. The city designated the hotel and annex a landmark in 1980. Today it has 50 rooms plus garden cottages and conference rooms.

Good to know

  • Address: 1404 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Sources (2)

Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.